The Eyes of the Tiger

Launched in 2019, The Eyes of the Tiger is a unisex oriental from Gucci that strips fragrance back to a dense amber core. The note pyramid lists amber, vanilla, and labdanum as top notes, with no heart or base notes provided — effectively a linear composition where those three materials carry the entire arc. On skin, expect amber at full volume: resinous, warm, and slightly sweet, lifted by vanilla that reads more powdery than gourmand. Labdanum adds a leathery, balsamic shadow that keeps the sweetness from tipping into dessert territory. The drydown leans musky and soft rather than sharp, with a faint powdery texture that lingers close. Because it lacks traditional top-note sparkle, this is not a fragrance for those who need citrus or aromatic lift. It suits collectors who appreciate vintage-style amber accords, fans of labdanum-heavy orientals, and anyone seeking a cold-weather signature that wears equally well on all genders. Best for evening, autumn and winter, or layering over lighter ambers.

2019年推出嘅Gucci The Eyes of the Tiger係一款中性東方調香水，香調結構以琥珀、雲呢拿同岩薔薇作前調，官方未提供中調同基調資料，所以基本上係一條線性香。上皮後琥珀樹脂感最突出，溫暖帶甜，雲呢拿偏向粉質而非美食調，岩薔薇嘅皮革同巴爾薩木氣息令甜度收斂，尾調轉為柔和麝香同微粉感。因為冇傳統前調嘅清亮感，唔適合鍾意柑橘或芳香開場嘅人。適合收藏復古琥珀調、鍾情岩薔薇主導東方調嘅玩家，以及想搵一支秋冬中性簽名香嘅用家。夜晚、涼爽天氣或疊加喺較輕嘅琥珀香之上都表現理想。